One new illegally-posted Grant House sign reported on La Cumbre Road, just south of Foothill. Another Police sign (Falcone, Horton, Redd) reported on Ontare by Foothill but not photographed. Sunday update: Grant House wrote the sign would be removed and it is now removed.
Continuing illegal signs remain:
for Falcone (at Chino/Micheltorena and on Quinto - both noted below);
for Tyler and Ebenstein on Las Positas and Tyler on E. Mission (both noted below);
for Quintero, all over town;
for PUEBLO, in various spots on the East and West sides;
How one posts one's campaign signs, one's personal advertising, probably will not influence substantially the number of votes received. But to the assistants in this effort for fairness for all contestants, that some candidates choose to flout the city ordinance is indeed interesting ... and suggestive of how they view us, their electorate.
(NB: We've been non-partisan and above-aboard: every time there's been a mention on this blogsite of an illegally-posted sign, a message was sent to the campaign in question to move or remove the sign.)
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End of the campaign season CAMPSIGN kudos (or lack therof) to the following campaigns, in order:
Dianne Channing — not one illegal sign seen or reported!
Marty Blum: one sign seen/reported and that was quickly removed;
Roger Horton: one sign seen/reported and that was quickly removed;
Loretta Redd: several illegally-posted signs early in the campaign; moved or removed on notice and none in the last weeks;
Grant House: more than several illegally-posted signs, but efforts, successful ones, made to move/remove the signs;
Lanny Ebenstein: initial positive responses and moving of illegally-posted signs but not subsequently;
Iya Falcone: initial reported signs (that caused there to be this blog) moved/removed; subsequently, no response or action;
Terry Tyler: no responses;
Charles/Carlos Quintero: not contacted — he has illegal signs all over town. There should be a requirement that contact information is clearly written on each campaign sign.
The two endorsing organizations, the Police Association and PUEBLO, were probably equal in the amount of illegal signage. In the last week, newly-placed PUEBLO signs have been on private property; however, a number of previously-noticed ones remain. As for the police signs, thanks to Loretta Redd, taking responsibility, contacting Sgt. McGrew, the illegal signs downtown were removed.
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This signage effort is almost over, although we will be looking around the polling places for illegal signage.(No signage allowed closer than 100 feet to a polling place.)
Our efforts apparently have had quite an effect in addition to annoying the campaigns. The amount of illegal signage is definitely down, despite this being an intense contest. For those who responded by moving the signs, thank you. For those who didn't, well....
"You can run with the big dogs or sit on the porch and bark." It's not totally clear which we sign bloggers are doing, running, nipping at the heels, or just barking, but, whichever, we're out there, watching, recording. We intend to continue this effort for fairness in other local elections.
6 comments:
An e-mailed response to signs05@c... by Loretta Redd:
"Thank you for your efforts to keep this a fair election campaign, and 'level the playing field' for all. Best wishes to the candidates, it has been a privilege....
Loretta Redd"
People also should record photos of any campaign signs near polling places on election day. Those camera features of wireless telephones work quite well for that, as no need to carry a separate camera.
This blog host seems to be leaving an impression that the sign watching is mostly done with already. The days prior to the election and election day itself seem like the most likely time for sign placement illegalities.
A detailed analysis after the election would be fantastic... something a bit more detailed than the betsy summary impressions so far posted.
I agree with valerio, el cacique --- and do hope that people will continue to send reports - by e-mail to signs05@cox.net. You can use a psuedonym and just give the address, although a picture would be helpful.
I am sorry if I gave the impression that the effort is concluded: it's not, but it seemed to me a good time to give a general overview of those who followed the City ordinance and those who did not. That overview was sent to all the candidates and to the present City Council members who probably will be running again.
I shall post the section of the California election code that requires no political signs within 100 feet of a polling place - and shall send that out tomorrow/Sunday and again on Monday, encouraging people to speak to the poll workers if they see any illegal sign. It's the responsibility of the Election Department to remove the signs ... I don't know about self-help.
As for a detailed analysis, I don't know what more detail there can be than what is posted on the blog.If anyone has more detail, I'd be very happy to post it here.
an e-mailed response to signs05@c... from City Council member Helene Schneider:
To Betsy and all involved with the campsigns.blogspot:
Congratulations on successfully challenging a pervasive and annoying campaign tactic. Of course, it will be curious to see how long it takes the various campaigns to remove their signs after the election is over. I hope you continue your work during future campaign seasons. Your efforts really have made a difference.
Sincerely,
Helene
That House sign on LaCumbre Rd. has been there for weeks. It is outside the road right-of-way, or right on the edge.
Im sick of removing about 5 prop 8 signs from the same intersection corner (turn pike and hollister) right next to city equipment(stop light and breaker box)every day I drive by. Then theres the 2 more up the street in the center median right across from Girls inc which is a polling place.
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